Human Resources Clerk. Cameroon

Human Resources Clerk.

Open to:          All Interested Candidates
Job No: 036-13
Position:          Human Resources Clerk, FSN-06; FP-08                   
Opening date:  September 13, 2013
Closing date:   September 27, 2013
Work hours:    Full time; 40 hours /week

 Note:  all “NOT ordinarily resident” applicants must have the required work and/or residency permits to be eligible for consideration.

The U. S. Embassy in Yaoundé is seeking an individual for the position ofHuman Resources Clerk. 

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Under the direct supervision of the Human Resources Specialist, incumbent serves as Clerk in a Human Resources Office and provides assistance with the recruitment and personnel management of Embassy Local Guard Force (LGF) staff. Incumbent also assists other HR colleagues whenever necessary.
The complete list of duties and responsibilities of the position is available at: http://yaounde.usembassy.gov/pd036-2013.html 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Note:  All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. 
1.      Education: Completion of high school education (GCE “A” level or Baccalauréat) is required.

2.      Experience: At least three years of secretarial or administrative experience in an international organization or large local institution is required.

3.      Language: Level III (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English and French are required and will be tested.

4.      Job Knowledge:  Applicant must have a good working knowledge of English and French Grammar, spelling and punctuation; must have good knowledge of administrative procedures and time management to effectively manage job tasks and responsibilities. Job knowledge may be tested.

5.      Skills and Abilities: Incumbent must be able to interact with employees tactfully, inspire their confidence and trust, and maintain a pleasant attitude despite numerous work pressures and deadlines; must be able to work independently for routine work and provide excellent customer service; must be computer literate (good at Word, Excel and e-mail) and have typing skills of 40 w.p.m. minimum. Skills and abilities may be tested.

SELECTION PROCESS:

When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are given preference.  Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy. 
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
4. Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
5. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
6. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold a Locally Employed Staff security clearance. 

TO APPLY

Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:

1. Universal Application for Employment (DS-174) available online or at the Embassy; or
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see Appendix B); or
3. A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; plus
4. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.  Candidates who claim conditional U.S. Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.
5. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
6. Additional information on how to apply for a position is available at:http://yaounde.usembassy.gov/job­_opportunities.html

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:Human Resources Office
P.O. Box 817,
U.S. Embassy Yaoundé, Cameroon

Via email at: ydeapplicants@state.gov (Please, indicate the title of the position on the “Subject:” line) Electronic applications are stronly encouraged.